Peterson Emerges as Likely U S Ambassador to Vietnam
Ex POW Pete Peterson, a Florida Democrat and former prisoner of war, leads as the likely pick to be the United States ambassador to Vietnam. The choice would mark a milestone in normalizing relations and foster investment while addressing POW MIA issues amid lingering war wounds. An official announcement could come soon as the Clinton administration expands U S diplomatic presence in Hanoi.
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IRS Cuts Back on Walk-In Help at Offices Nationwide
IRS trims service hours and closes satellite offices as it shifts to phone and online aid. Frank Keith links lower in-person help to 2.4 million taxpayers assisted in offices versus 2.8 million year to date, while 1.3 million rely on toll-free lines and 26.5 million visit the IRS homepage through March 10. Critics say phone access remains poor with frequent busy signals.
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Nicotine lawsuit nears settlement in landmark case
A major tobacco firm may settle a historic class action alleging cigarette makers hid nicotine's addictiveness. Liggett Group could be removed as a defendant, with four of five state lawsuits also dropping it, as RJ Reynolds, American Tobacco, Lorillard, and Philip Morris remain defendants.
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